Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
Location: Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
Job Description Apply Now
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns during one of life’s most significant experiences? Decypher is seeking a dedicated Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) to join our team. Become an integral part of a healthcare organization that partners with the Defense Health Agency, supporting the health and readiness of America’s service members, veterans, and their families. Our mission is to deliver and support high-quality, patient-centered care, and we invite you to apply and help us make a difference every day.
As a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN), you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive care to pregnant and postpartum patients, including those experiencing high-risk obstetric conditions. Your expertise and compassion will ensure the safety and well-being of mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by fellow professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care and continuous improvement.
Working for Decypher means your skills are valued, your professional development is supported, and your impact is felt by individuals and families who rely on your expertise. If you are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care and are seeking a meaningful career in labor and delivery nursing, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the application button.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) - Summary- Deliver specialized nursing care to pregnant, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Support mothers and newborns throughout the labor, birth, and immediate postpartum experience.
- Serve as a valued member of a team committed to supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
- Provide comprehensive assessment and care for pregnant patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases.
- Administer complex treatments, including IV push medications, and monitor both invasive and non-invasive equipment.
- Interpret and evaluate patient progress, including fluid balance, laboratory data, and fetal monitoring results.
- Deliver intraoperative care as a circulating nurse for obstetric surgical procedures.
- Manage immediate postoperative (post-anesthesia) care for obstetric patients.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot specialized therapeutic, monitoring, and resuscitative equipment.
- Coordinate patient census and acuity, delegate staff assignments, and ensure efficient workflow within the unit.
- Provide antepartum care for patients generally greater than 18 weeks gestation.
- Deliver transitional care for neonates and support mother-baby couplet care.
- Maintain current knowledge of high-risk obstetrics and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Float within similar specialties as required to support patient care needs.
- Competitive compensation up to $70.00 per hour, plus Health & Welfare (H&W) benefits.
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.
- Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing education.
- Work-life balance supported by a flexible scheduling structure, including 4, 8, or 12-hour shifts based on unit needs, with a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree or higher.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in one of the 50 US states or territories.
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, preferably in labor and delivery or related specialties.
- Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Life Support (ALS), STABLE, and Fetal Monitoring Certification.
- Strong working knowledge of intraoperative care, postpartum care, and the transitional care of neonates.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and critical thinking in labor and delivery, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric care.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to educate patients and families during sensitive situations.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to ensuring the highest standards of patient safety.
- Proactive in staying current with best practices and continuing education in obstetric and neonatal care.
- Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).
- Applicants will be required to float within similar specialties as needed to meet patient care demands.
- Located in a region recognized for its strong commitment to healthcare excellence and quality of life.
- Apply today by clicking the job application button to join a team where your expertise truly matters and your contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of service members and their families.